Who We Are
Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.
Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.
We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Package
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Safety-First & Family-Oriented Work Culture
- Company-Issued Work Truck & Fuel Card
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Long-Term Career Opportunities
- 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
Job Overview
We are seeking a versatile Excavator Operator / Skilled Laborer to support our Plant Division for a multi-year project in Albany, GA.
This is a dual-scope role designed for a hands-on operator. While your primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of the excavator, this is not a “cab-only” position. You will be expected to transition between operating equipment and assisting the ground crew with manual labor, pipe laying, and general site tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
Primary Duties
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate excavators to perform trenching, mass excavation, and material handling within a busy industrial plant environment.
- Ground Support & Labor: Regularly exit the cab to assist with manual tasks including hand-digging, spotting for other operators, and site cleanup.
- Utility Installation: Assist in the installation of underground utilities, including pipe laying, fitting, and securing trench shoring/shielding.
- Mechanical Assistance: Support the installation of process piping, conduits, and heavy industrial equipment.
- Equipment Care: Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance (greasing, cleaning) to ensure the machine remains in top working condition.
- Rigging & Spotting: Assist with rigging loads and providing clear hand signals to other equipment operators when not in the cab.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience operating excavators in a plant, refinery, or heavy construction environment is required.
- Underground Utility Expertise: Prior experience with pipe laying and underground utility installation is highly preferred.
- Versatility: A proactive “all-hands-on-deck” attitude with a willingness to perform manual labor alongside the ground crew.
- Safety Commitment: Strict adherence to trench safety, OSHA excavation standards, and plant-specific safety protocols.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb in and out of trenches, and work in various weather conditions.
- Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical. Authorized to work in the US.
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